Fishing lure

ABSTRACT

The present invention includes improvements for fishing lures. In some embodiments, a blade of a fishing lure includes a louvered hole. The louvered hole increases the blade turning action as water moves through the hole making the lure more enticing to fish resulting in more bites/strikes. The size, shape, type, color, texture and other characteristics of the blade and the overall lure are all changeable. In a second embodiment, a lure includes one or more elongated tails. In some embodiments, the elongated tails float, spin, slow down the lure and/or generate an appearance similar to a living creature. Again, the other characteristics of the lure with elongated tails are all changeable.

RELATED APPLICATION

This Patent Application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119 (e) of theco-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/965,798 filedAug. 21, 2007, and entitled “FISHING LURE”. The Provisional PatentApplication Ser. 60/965,798 filed Aug. 21, 2007, and entitled “FISHINGLURE” is also hereby incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to the field of fishing. More specifically, theinvention relates to improved fishing lures.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

When fishing, the main goal is to catch fish, particularly as many fishas possible and sometimes, as many large fish as possible. One method ofcatching fish is by using live bait. However, for those who prefer moreof a challenge or partake in tournaments where live bait is notpermitted, a lure must be used. There are many lures in existence;however, some generally have more success than others.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention includes improvements for fishing lures byincluding a louvered hole which increases blade turning action as watermoves through the hole making the lure more enticing to fish resultingin more bites/strikes. The size, shape, type, color, texture and othercharacteristics of the blade and the overall lure are all changeable.

In a second embodiment, a lure includes one or more elongated tails. Insome embodiments, the elongated tails float, spin, slow down the lureand/or generate an appearance similar to a living creature. Again, theother characteristics of the lure with elongated tails are allchangeable.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of an embodiment of an improved fishinglure with louvered blades in accordance with the system of the presentinvention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of an embodiment of an improved fishinglure with louvered blades in accordance with the system of the presentinvention.

FIG. 3A illustrates a top front view of an embodiment of a blade with alouvered hole in accordance with the system of the present invention.

FIG. 3B illustrates a top rear view of an embodiment of a blade with alouvered hole in accordance with the system of the present invention.

FIG. 3C illustrates a bottom front view of an embodiment of a blade witha louvered hole in accordance with the system of the present invention.

FIG. 3D illustrates a bottom rear view of an embodiment of a blade witha louvered hole in accordance with the system of the present invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of a second embodiment of an improvedfishing lure with one or more elongated tails in accordance with thesystem of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of an embodiment of an improved fishinglure 100 with louvered blades in accordance with the system of thepresent invention. The improved fishing lure 100 includes knowncomponents such as a hook 102 and in some embodiments, a head 104, asilicone skirt 106 and an R-shaped bend 108. Coupled with the hook 102are one or more blades 110 each with a louvered hole 112. The louveredhole 112 is not simply a circular hole within the blade. Instead, thelouvered hole 112 is a slit where a first side of the blade 110 isslightly indented and a second side of the blade 110 is slightlyprotruding. In some embodiments, the blades 110 are spinning bladeswhich spin as the lure is pulled through the water. In addition to watermoving around the spinning blades, some water also goes through thelouvered holes 112 which increases the turning action of the blades 110,making the improved fishing lure 100 more enticing to fish causing thefish to bite more often. In some embodiments, the blades 110 have atorpedo shape as shown in FIG. 1. In some embodiments, the blades 110have patterns or textures. The blades 110 are made of any appropriatematerial including, but not limited to, metals, plastics and othermaterials. It is contemplated that other known fishing lure componentsare able to be included as well. Less components are also able to beincluded, such as a configuration including only a hook 102 with one ormore blades 110 each containing a louvered hole 112. In someembodiments, only one blade includes a louvered hole and the other bladeor blades do not. Additional variations are possible as well.

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of an embodiment of an improved fishinglure 200 with louvered blades in accordance with the system of thepresent invention. In FIG. 2, the improved fishing lure 200 includes oneor more torpedo-shaped blades 110 each with a louvered hole 112 and oneor more teardrop-shaped blades 210 each with a louvered hole 212. Again,the louvered hole 212 generates more turning action in the blades 210.The lure 200 also includes known components such as a hook 102, a head104, a silicone skirt 106 and an R-shaped bend 108. The blades 210 aremade of any material, including but not limited to, metals, plastics andother materials. It is contemplated that more or less fishing componentsare able to be included within the improved lure 200.

FIGS. 3A-D illustrate varying views of a blade 110 with a louvered hole112. As described, the blade is able to be any shape. FIG. 3Aillustrates a top front view of the blade 110. As is shown in FIG. 3A,the louvered hole 112 results in a section of the blade 110 protrudingout above the plane of the blade 110. FIG. 3B illustrates a top rearview of the blade 110. As is shown in FIG. 3B, from this angle theprotrusion is visible but the aperture of the louvered hole 112 of theblade 110 is not. FIG. 3C illustrates a bottom front view of the blade110. As is shown in FIG. 3C, an indentation is visible where thelouvered hole 112 of the blade 110 is. FIG. 3D illustrates a bottom rearview of the blade 110. As is shown in FIG. 3D, the louvered hole 112 isvisible in the blade 110.

To utilize the improved fishing lure with one or more blades includinglouvered holes, a user utilizes the lure as he would use any other lurewith blades. After casting the lure with his rod, the user reels in thelure at a desired velocity. There are many ways of reeling in a lurewhich are well known by those skilled in the art. The louvered holesautomatically affect the action of the lure.

In operation, the improved fishing lure with one or more blades eachcontaining a louvered hole increases turning action as the lure ispulled through the water, thus enticing more fish to strike/bite thelure.

Although specific lures have been described above, any lure whichincludes a blade is able to incorporate the louvered hole blade.

FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of a second embodiment of an improvedfishing lure 400 with one or more elongated tails in accordance with thesystem of the present invention. The improved fishing lure 400 includesknown components such as a hook 102 and in some embodiments a head 104and a silicone skirt 106. Coupled with the hook 102 are one or moreelongated tails 402. In some embodiments, the elongated tails 402comprise animal components such as rabbit skin and fur. In otherembodiments, the elongated tails 402 comprise squirrel skin and fur. Insome embodiments, the elongated tails 402 comprise synthetic componentsdesigned to simulate an animal appearance. It should be apparent thatthe elongated tails 402 are able to comprise any appropriate skin, furor other material, natural or synthetic. In some embodiments, theelongated tails 402 include a pattern such as a striped pattern. Theelongated tails 402 serve multiple purposes. In some embodiments, theelongated tails 402 float or at least sink less quickly than the rest ofthe lure. By sinking less quickly, the elongated tails 402 extend behindthe front of the lure and appear to be legs, such as crawdad pinchers.Also, by moving at a slightly different speed than the rest of the lure,by applying jerking movements to the lure, the elongated tails 402 againare able to represent an animal such as a crawdad hopping or swimming inthe water. When pulled quickly through the water, in some embodiments,the elongated tails 402 float. The acting motion is able to attractfish. It is contemplated that other known fishing lure components areable to be included as well. Less components are also able to beincluded or excluded, such as a configuration including only a hook 102with one or more elongated tails 402.

To utilize the improved fishing lure with elongated tails, a userutilizes the lure depending on how he wants the lure to appear. Aftercasting the lure, if the user wants to have the lure appear as a livinganimal with the elongated tails trailing behind, the user does not reelin for a few seconds. If the user wants the lure to appear as atwitching, swimming or jumping animal, the user periodically jerks thelure and possibly reels in as well. If the user wants the elongatedtails to move, the user reels in the lure at a relatively rapid speed.Other techniques of utilizing the lure are available as well.

In operation, the improved fishing lure with elongated tails is able toappear better as a living animal or as a swimming/hopping animal. Theelongated tails move when the lure is pulled appropriately.

Any lure that is structurally compatible is able to include theelongated tails of the second embodiment.

The improved fishing lures are able to be any color, shape, materialand/or have other characteristics as long as the desired effects arestill accomplished.

The present invention has been described in terms of specificembodiments incorporating details to facilitate the understanding ofprinciples of construction and operation of the invention. Suchreference herein to specific embodiments and details thereof is notintended to limit the scope of the claims appended hereto. It will bereadily apparent to one skilled in the art that other variousmodifications may be made in the embodiment chosen for illustrationwithout departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as definedby the appended claims.

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 29. A spinner blade for a fishing lure comprising: a.an eyelet for coupling the blade with the fishing lure; and b. a holethat protrudes above a first plane of the blade wherein an opening ofthe hole faces the eyelet wherein the hole is roundly shaped when viewedfrom the eyelet of the blade.
 30. The blade of claim 29 wherein the holeis substantially crescent shaped when viewed from the eyelet of theblade.
 31. The blade of claim 29 wherein the hole is half-circle shapedwhen viewed from the eyelet of the blade.
 32. The blade of claim 29wherein the blade is torpedo or teardrop shaped.
 33. The blade of claim29 comprising a hook coupled to the blade.
 34. The blade of claim 29comprising a head and a skirt.
 35. The blade of claim 29 wherein theblade has a pattern or texture.
 36. The blade of claim 29 wherein theblade is made of metals or plastics.
 37. A fishing lure comprising: a. ahook; and b. a spinner blade comprising a single hole that protrudesabove a first plane and is roundly shaped when viewed from a front ofthe blade.
 38. The fishing lure of claim 37 wherein the hole issubstantially crescent shaped when viewed from an eyelet of the blade.39. The fishing lure of claim 37 wherein the hole is half-circle shapedwhen viewed from an eyelet of the blade.
 40. A fishing lure comprising:a. a hook; and b. a spinner blade coupled to the hook, wherein the bladecontains one or more holes that each protrude above a first plane of theblade and have closed sides in the portion of the hole that protrudesabove the first plane.